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AU14 WVL

2014 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

171,984 mi
Last recorded171,984 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU14 WVL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 171,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2025 137,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear differenshal bush worn slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2024 130,714 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 123,857 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 120,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2021 114,040 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 99,687 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 80,372 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged with water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 80,372 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged with water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 63,586 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Unable to check seatbelt due to items on the seat.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted covering testable items.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 47,182 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all four tyres statring to become worn ad low on treads

engine covers and under trays fitted some compoents not seen

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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AU14 WVL is a 2014 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2014 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 79,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU14 WVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AU14 WVL is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 6 March 2014.

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